SDR QXEA2015112300610

Service difficulty report · Handle · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: November 23, 2015
Submitted: November 23, 2015
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N446QX
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial: 4363
Aircraft time: 11,398 hours, 11,943 cycles
System (JASC): 5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
Part: Handle
Condition: Unsecure
Location: Cargo Door
Stage of operation: TX
How discovered: 9
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: O

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

BAGGAGE DOOR WARNING WHILE CLIMBING THROUGH 11,000 FT. RETURNED TO DEPARTURE. DESCENDING THROUGH 5000 FT, PRESSURIZATION DROPPED. ON ARRIVAL, AFT BAGGAGE DOOR HANDLE WAS EXTENDED. INSPECTED DOOR HANDLE LOCK, MACHANISM, NO DEFECTS NOTED. ACCOMPLISHED AFT BAGGAGE DOOR, OPS TEST IAW AMM 52-31-00-710-801, DOOR OPS NORMAL, NO DEFECTS NOTED. RETURNED TO SERVICE.